Mission Statement

The Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5) is dedicated to advancing the arts in a way that promotes communication, education, appreciation and collaboration throughout Contra Costa County so that we may grow creatively as a communi... Read more

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Mission Statement

The Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5) is dedicated to advancing the arts in a way that promotes communication, education, appreciation and collaboration throughout Contra Costa County so that we may grow creatively as a community that preserves and celebrates our diverse cultural expression.

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AC5 strives to further Arts and Culture in Contra Costa County through a variety of efforts, including but not limited to:

Quality events disseminating information on important arts related issues, such as workshops/symposia in collaboration with other non-profits

Annual recognition events such as the Arts Recognition Awards and the California Arts Scholars recognition ceremony

Brings the NEA's Poetry Out Loud program to Contra Costa County

Art Passages, an exhibition series in the County Administration Building's public spaces highlighting artists and arts organizations throughout Contra Costa County

Acting as a liaison between government and the arts community by participation in programs such as the Contra Costa County Flag Contest, the U.S. Congressional Arts Contest, and the bi-annual State Senate Art Contest